Spanish and Latin American Studies, BA

Students will need 10.25 courses to complete the Spanish major. They must complete the following courses:

Lower Division

SPAN 009 - Spanish for Spanish Speakers
OR
SPAN 010 - Conversation & Composition
* Note: a student can be placed into any of these courses by placing at that level through the Avant proficiency exam (a minimum placement of intermediate low is required) or by scoring at appropriate level on the AP Spanish Language and Culture or the AP Spanish Literature and Culture exam.
SPAN 011 - Introduction to Literature
* Note: This requirement (SPAN 011 ) may be satisfied by scoring a 5 on the AP Literature and Culture Exam. Please see placement coordinator for more information.

Cultural Studies Courses: SPAN 132 , SPAN 160 , SPAN 161 , SPAN 162

Note: Some courses outside the SaLAS major can be petitioned for credit with approval of the chair.